Table 2.

Coding sheet for an open-ended question on the identification of somatic symptoms when stressed.

Points received	Rationale	Example student answer
0	No reference of symptoms	“I don’t have any symptoms” [Participant #1, female]
1	Reference to 1 symptom	“Trembling” [Participant #6, female]
2	Reference to 2 symptoms	“I have pain in my belly, and I tremble” [Participant #13, male]
3	Reference to ≥3 symptoms	“I am sweating, I have a headache, and I tremble” [Participant #3, female]